Handmade soap is created through the process of saponification, which involves a chemical reaction between oils and alkaline substances. This reaction produces soap with various uses. Each soap can be customized based on personal skin characteristics and preferences, allowing individuals to create their favorite shapes and fragrances.

The three basic ingredients of handmade soap are oils, sodium hydroxide, and water, with oils playing a crucial role. Each oil has its own specific properties and benefits. The quality of the formula design impacts not only the cleansing and effectiveness of the handmade soap but also its softness, hardness, and foaming qualities.

Oils

- Camellia oil & Castor oil

Camellia oil is often used in shampoo soap for its refreshing effect on the scalp and high moisturizing properties, leaving hair elastic after washing. However, camellia oil does not produce much foam, so an appropriate amount of castor oil can be added. Castor oil helps create foam and makes the soap more transparent. It also has conditioning and lubricating properties that are beneficial for the scalp, and its unique ricinoleic acid has a special softening effect on the hair.

- Olive oil

Olive oil is rich in vitamins and proteins, which can moisturize and repair the skin. Its deep moisturizing properties create a long-lasting, creamy, and silky foam.

- Palm kernel oil and coconut oil

Palm kernel oil and coconut oil are essential ingredients in handmade soap, as they increase the soap's hardness. These oils provide excellent cleaning power while keeping the soap mild, hard, thick, and super gentle on the skin.

Herbs and Botanicals

- Chamomile

Chamomile has an anti-allergy effect that helps relieve allergy symptoms. For optimal benefits, it is advisable to soak chamomile in olive oil first to allow more nutrients to infuse into the oil.

- Calendula

Calendula has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties, and it soothes eczema, moisturizes, and repairs the skin. It effectively promotes skin cell regeneration and is suitable for all skin types. It is particularly beneficial for addressing issues such as skin cracking, sensitivity, scarring, trauma, ulceration, and swelling.

- Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle helps clear heat and detoxify the skin. It gently removes dullness and roughness while soothing skin issues caused by seasonal changes and environmental factors.

- Lavender

Lavender has calming and soothing effects, helping to reduce acne scars, moisturize, and brighten the skin. It can firm and refine the skin, promote the renewal of epithelial tissue, and restore damaged skin. Additionally, lavender balances the skin's oil and moisture levels, reduces oil secretion, and inhibits the formation of acne, making it suitable for all skin types.

- Aloe

Aloe contains a variety of active nutrients, including natural moisturizing factors, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents, vitamins, trace elements, fruit acids, monoacids, mucopolysaccharides, and 17 amino acids. These components provide moisturizing, sunscreen, and anti-wrinkle benefits, promote skin metabolism, regulate skin microcirculation, and help delay the signs of aging.

- Verbena

Rich in tannic acid and essential oils, verbena stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation and helps eliminate excess water.

Essential oil

- Tea tree essential oil

Tea tree essential oil has sterilizing, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. In addition to its benefits for the skin, it can also help remove odors from clothes and provide a sterilizing effect.

- Verbena essential oil

Verbena essential oil moisturizes the skin, making it softer and more hydrated. It also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that effectively combat acne, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and comfortable.

Verbena soap is suitable for all skin types. However, if you have sensitive skin, it’s advisable to perform a patch test first to check for any potential allergic reactions.

- Lemon essential oil

Lemon essential oil is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, citric acid, niacin, and other nutrients. It helps remove surface dirt and oil, leaving the skin feeling fresh and clean. Additionally, it has antibacterial properties that can kill bacteria and germs, promoting a healthy skin state.

- Peppermint essential oil

Peppermint essential oil is extracted through steam distillation from the fresh branches and leaves of the flowering plant. Key components include menthol (35–45%) and menthone (10–30%). It provides a cooling sensation, has a calming effect on the body, and can relieve muscle soreness when applied topically.